On the morning of 22 August 1485 in fields several miles from Bosworth two armies faced each other ready for battle. The might of Richard III's army was pitted against the inferior forces of the upstart pretender to the crown Henry Tudor a 28-year-old Welshman who had just arrived back on British soil after fourteen years in exile. Yet this was to be a fight to the death
- only one man could survive; only one could claim the throne. It would become one of the most legendary battles in English history: the only successful invasion since Hastings it was the last time a king died on the battlefield. But BOSWORTH is much more than the account of the dramatic events of that fateful day in August. It is a tale of brutal feuds & deadly civil wars & the remarkable rise of the Tudor family from obscure Welsh gentry to the throne of England
- a story that began sixty years earlier with Owen Tudor's affair with Henry V's widow Katherine of Valois. Drawing on eyewitness reports newly discovered manuscripts & the latest archaeological evidence Chris Skidmore vividly recreates this battle-scarred world in an epic saga of treachery & ruthlessness death & deception & the birth of the Tudor dynasty.

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The Botanical Illustration Course"
- published with the Eden Project
- is your personal guide to the study of botanical

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This beautifully illustrated book is the first practical step-by-step guide to using coloured pencils in botanical painting & is written by Ann Swan one of the top exponents of the genre. Water-soluble & oil-based coloured pencils are becoming increasingly popular for botanical painting as they are easier to use than traditional watercolour & are more forgiving yet they produce the same stunning effects. They are especially suitable for the accuracy needed to paint in the botanical style of illustration. In this book Ann Swan gives helpful advice on all aspects of working with coloured pencils including the techniques you will have to master
- underpainting layering & burnishing. She also demontrates how to mix & build up colour & how to add those finishing touches that will complete your painting successfully. Several full step-by-step demonstrations are included to show how these techniques are put into practice. The book concludes with a gallery of coloured pencil works by the author students of botanical painting & other professional botanical painters providing a wonderful source of reference & inspiration.
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* A beautiful facsimile botanical sketchbook for all lovers of the art. * A practical masterclass showing one womans progression from modest flower painter to botanical artist of distinction * Full of practical hints tips & colour swatches for aspiring flower painters * Published in association with the Society of Botanical Artists * Foreword by Sir Roy Strong This is the story of one womans journey from amateur painter to botanical artist told through the sketchbooks & paintings she produced for the Distance Learning Diploma Course run by the Society of Botanical Artists. Packed with advice & tips this book will serve as a guide & inspiration to anyone wanting to embark on life as a botanical artist. This book is both a showcase of Mary Anns work & a record of her achievements including first-hand accounts of the joys & challenges she faced as she progressed. It contains work from every assignment she undertook from her first attempts at drawing a tulip to the triumphant paintings she made for her diploma portfolio. Along the way are delicate floral compositions juicy fruit & vegetables botanical dissections & her adventures out in the field. Margarets comments on each assignments are also included giving an insight into the assessment process & an all-round view of Mary Anns successes & (very rare) failures. The book ends with a glorious selection of Mary Anns ongoing work as a botanical artist. ...

The easy way to score your highest in botany Employment of biological scientists is projected to grow 21% over the next decade much faster than the average for all occupations as biotechnological research & development continues to drive job growth. Botany For Dummies gives you a thorough easy-to-follow overview of the fundamentals of botany helping you to improve your grades supplement your learning or review before a test. Covers evolution by natural selection Offers plain-English explanations of the structure & function of plants

Includes:: plant identification & botanical phenomenon Tracking a typical course in botany this hands-on friendly guide is your ticket to acing this required course for your major in biology microbiology zoology or elementary education.

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A farmer cultivates genetically modified potatoes so that a customer at Mc Donalds half a world away can enjoy a long golden french fry. A gardener plants tulip bulbs in the autumn & in the spring has a riotous patch of colour to admire. Two simple examples of how humans act on nature to get what we want. Or are they? What if those potatoes & tulips have evolved to gratify certain human desires so that humans will help them multiply? What if in other words these plants are using us just as we use them? In blending history memoir & superb science writing Pollan tells the story of four domesticated species
- the apple the tulip marijuana & the potato. All four plants are integral to our everyday lives & Pollan demonstrates how each has thrived by satisfying one of humankinds most basic desires. Weaving fascinating anecdote & accessible science Pollan takes the reader on an absorbing journey through the landscape of botany & desire. It is a journey that will change the way we think about our place in nature
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This title features brilliant dazzling never-before-collected non-fiction by the legendary David Foster Wallace author of The Pale King Beloved". For his brilliantly discerning eye his verbal elasticity & his uniquely generous imagination David Foster Wallace was heralded by critics & fans as the voice of a generation. Collected in " Both Flesh & Not" are fifteen essays published for the first time in book form including writing never published before in the UK. From " Federer Both Flesh & Not" considered by many to be his nonfiction masterpiece; to " The (As it Were) Seminal Importance of " Terminator 2" which deftly dissects James Camerons blockbuster; to " Fictional Futures & the Conspicuously Young" an examination of televisions effect on a new generation of writers David Foster Wallaces writing swoops from erudite literary discussion to open-hearted engagement with the most familiar of our twentieth-century cultural references. A celebration of David Foster Wallaces great loves
- for language for precision for meaning
- & a feast of enjoyment for his fans " Both Flesh & Not" is a fitting tribute to this writer who was never concerned with anything less important than what it means to be alive. Praise for David Foster Wallace: "A visionary a craftsman a comedian.. .hes in a different time-space continuum from the rest of us". (Zadie Smith). " Wallaces essays brim with cerebral energy acute observation & fizzing wit. Enviably good". (" Sunday Times"). " Wallaces exuberance & intellectual impishness are a delight.. .a superb comedian of culture". (" Guardian" James Wood). David Foster Wallace who died in 2008 was the author of the acclaimed novels " Infinite Jest" & " The Broom of the System". His final novel " The Pale King" was published posthumously in 2011. He is also the author of the short-story collections " Oblivion" " Brief Interviews with Hideous Men" & " Girl with Curious Hair" & his non-fiction

Includes:: several essay collections & the full-length work " Everything & More"."



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No other couple has drawn the same unwavering fascination of fans & tabloid journalists alike for over three decades & Ryan ONeal is the only person who can tell the story behind the headlines. Both of Us his only memoir is everything their relationship was
- at once exuberant sad & timeless. Ryan & Farrahs story begins with the youthful optimism of new love between two charismatic & beautiful stars. Soon however reality intrudes: troubled children from previous marriages; Farrahs first husband Lee Majors reluctant to leave; mismatched career trajectories; the birth of their son Redmond; drug abuse
- all leading to an inevitable break-up. After a relationship with a younger woman midlife fears of growing older & his own leukemia diagnosis in 2001 Ryan eventually realized that he had cast aside his true soulmate & he & Farrah started a new life together. When Farrah was diagnosed with cancer in 2006 Ryan stood by her side through grueling treatment & ultimately faced the heartbreaking discovery that even love could not save her. Written with candor emotional honesty & above all deep love for his adored Farrah Both of Us is the heartbreaking story of a true Hollywood fairy-tale.

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As one of a handful of UK police officers trained in SAS deep-cover surveillance David Corbett infiltrates the toughest communities living among junkies prostitutes murderers & firearm dealers in order to gather evidence that would lead to dozens of convictions. His rapport with hardened criminals was forged during his youth on the mean streets of Glasgow where he ran with the gangs joyriding & stealing. But when his friends began disappearing into borstals Corbett decided it was time to take himself in hand & followed his father into the police force. His ability to mingle with gangsters was soon identified as an asset & after serving time in the CID
- where he was involved in investigating the murder of Arthur Thompson Junior the son of Glasgow's Godfather
- he became an undercover agent with the Crime Squad. He trained in urban & rural surveillance & invented a fictional past for himself. Like Donnie Brasco the legendary US cop who won the trust of the Mafia Corbett risked his life every day: one false move & his cover would have been blown. The pinnacle of his career was an operation in the former pit town of Blyth where there had been 15 drug-related deaths in 12 months. Leaving his wife & family he spent five months undercover wired up winning the confidence of the dealers & had to cope with having his life endangered by a corrupt officer. Corbett's work led to 31 convictions & commendations from the Chief Constable & a Crown Court Judge but without any form of counselling the stress took its toll & he was forced into early retirement.

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Botox Dysport Dermal Fillers & Sclerotherapy part of Miladys Aesthetician Series discusses the hottest procedures in the non-surgical aesthetics industry today. This resource looks into each & every aspect of these exciting procedures including patient selection patient satisfaction & recovery time. All the readers questions will be answered & deep discussion of the differences & unique qualities of each procedure will lead to a complete understanding of these cutting edge processes. Many thorough case studies are included as well as invaluable before & after photos that will allow the reader to see actual results leading to an enhanced understanding of the material. Facial anatomy is also covered in the book leading to an understanding of how the facial muscles interact & how the face ages. The reader will be able to determine the best course of action for each patient how these techniques are better than surgery & what the results will be. Chapters include the popular Top Ten Tips to Take to the Clinic" feature which offers professional aestheticians quick content review." ...